Macedonia

Country Macedonia
Capital Skopje
Continent Europe
Currency Macedonian denar(MKD)
Languages Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, Roma, Serbian, Bosnian & Aromanian

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Macedonia gained its independence peacefully from Yugoslavia in 1991. Greece's objection to the new state's use of what it considered a Hellenic name and symbols delayed international recognition, which occurred under the provisional designation of "the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia." In 1995, Greece lifted a 20-month trade embargo and the two countries agreed to normalize relations. The United States began referring to Macedonia by its constitutional name, Republic of Macedonia, in 2004 and negotiations continue between Greece and Macedonia to resolve the name issue. Some ethnic Albanians, angered by perceived political and economic inequities, launched an insurgency in 2001 that eventually won the support of the majority of Macedonia's Albanian population and led to the internationally-brokered Ohrid Framework Agreement, which ended the fighting by establishing a set of new laws enhancing the rights of minorities. Fully implementing the Framework Agreement and stimulating economic growth and development continue to be challenges for Macedonia, although progress has been made on both fronts over the past several years.

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North Macedonia’s energy import share reaches 65.5% in 2024 - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia’s energy import share reaches 65.5% in 2024  SeeNews

Lopatka: Let’s seize the opportunity and expand the EU, I am optimistic about North Macedonia - European NewsroomLopatka: Let’s seize the opportunity and expand the EU, I am optimistic about North Macedonia  European Newsroom

With No Rules, Election Ads Run Rampant on North Macedonia’s Social Media - Balkan InsightWith No Rules, Election Ads Run Rampant on North Macedonia’s Social Media  Balkan Insight

North Macedonia aims to deepen ties with EU partners, says FM (PHOTO) - Trend News AgencyNorth Macedonia aims to deepen ties with EU partners, says FM (PHOTO)  Trend News Agency

Republic of North Macedonia - Welcome to the United NationsRepublic of North Macedonia  Welcome to the United Nations

Božinovska: Solar overtakes hydro in North Macedonia - Balkan Green Energy NewsBožinovska: Solar overtakes hydro in North Macedonia  Balkan Green Energy News

North Macedonia’s local elections were competitive but adversely affected by legal shortcomings and political polarization: international observers - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeNorth Macedonia’s local elections were competitive but adversely affected by legal shortcomings and political polarization: international observers  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Elections in North Macedonia: 2025 Local Elections - The International Foundation for Electoral Systems: IFESElections in North Macedonia: 2025 Local Elections  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems: IFES

North Macedonia - European Environment Agency (EEA)North Macedonia  European Environment Agency (EEA)

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: North Macedonia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: North Macedonia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

North Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure - coe.intNorth Macedonia: GRECO welcomes progress in anti-corruption reforms in central government and the police and ends compliance procedure  coe.int

North Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs - World Bank GroupNorth Macedonia’s New Care Economy: Changing Lives, Creating Jobs  World Bank Group

Rescuing Lake Prespa through cross-border activism - DWRescuing Lake Prespa through cross-border activism  DW

North Macedonia's Oilko KDA net profit up 8% y/y in Jan-Sept - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Oilko KDA net profit up 8% y/y in Jan-Sept  SeeNews

0-0: Courtois keeps a clean sheet for Belgium against North Macedonia - realmadrid.com0-0: Courtois keeps a clean sheet for Belgium against North Macedonia  realmadrid.com

North Macedonia-Kazakhstan | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comNorth Macedonia-Kazakhstan | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

North Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection - Commissioner for Human Rights - coe.intNorth Macedonia should bridge the gap between commitments and reality on human rights of Roma and environmental protection - Commissioner for Human Rights  coe.int

North Macedonia votes amid EU membership stalemate - DWNorth Macedonia votes amid EU membership stalemate  DW

North Macedonia's Prilepska Pivarnica 9-mo net profit up 27% y/y - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Prilepska Pivarnica 9-mo net profit up 27% y/y  SeeNews

North Macedonia's Jan-Sept budget gap widens to 464 mln euro - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia's Jan-Sept budget gap widens to 464 mln euro  SeeNews

Belgium-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comBelgium-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

North Macedonia holds Belgium to claim vital point - beIN SPORTS USANorth Macedonia holds Belgium to claim vital point  beIN SPORTS USA

North Macedonia projects 3.5%/GDP deficit in 2026 draft budget - SeeNewsNorth Macedonia projects 3.5%/GDP deficit in 2026 draft budget  SeeNews

MONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain - coe.intMONEYVAL: North Macedonia improves anti-money laundering efforts, but gaps remain  coe.int

Ruling Alliance Emerges Strengthened From North Macedonia’s Local Elections - Balkan InsightRuling Alliance Emerges Strengthened From North Macedonia’s Local Elections  Balkan Insight

Exit Festival Goes Global: 2026 Events Planned For Croatia, Macedonia, Malta, Egypt, India, and More - CelebrityAccessExit Festival Goes Global: 2026 Events Planned For Croatia, Macedonia, Malta, Egypt, India, and More  CelebrityAccess

North Macedonia ends statelessness caused by Yugoslavia's dissolution - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyNorth Macedonia ends statelessness caused by Yugoslavia's dissolution  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Macedonia: Still Some Way to Go Towards the EU - Balkan InsightMacedonia: Still Some Way to Go Towards the EU  Balkan Insight

Bringing care where it’s needed most: the impact of North Macedonia’s Mobile Gynaecological Clinics - FIGO.orgBringing care where it’s needed most: the impact of North Macedonia’s Mobile Gynaecological Clinics  FIGO.org

Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL progress reports on North Macedonia and Romania - coe.intMoney laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL progress reports on North Macedonia and Romania  coe.int

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: North Macedonia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: North Macedonia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

President of Slovakia: The European Union is jeopardizing the trust of the people in North Macedonia - European NewsroomPresident of Slovakia: The European Union is jeopardizing the trust of the people in North Macedonia  European Newsroom

2025 News items - North Macedonia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - North Macedonia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

59 people killed, over 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia - Newsonair59 people killed, over 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia  Newsonair

North Macedonia Hosts Global Forum on Sustainable Energy - connectingregion.comNorth Macedonia Hosts Global Forum on Sustainable Energy  connectingregion.com

Digital 2025: North Macedonia - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: North Macedonia  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCNorth Macedonia vs Kazakhstan: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

North Macedonia declares victory in trio of treaty cases - Global Arbitration ReviewNorth Macedonia declares victory in trio of treaty cases  Global Arbitration Review

North Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all - coe.intNorth Macedonia: maintain commitment to human rights of Roma and take urgent action for a healthy environment for all  coe.int

Improving the pre-release preparation and post-penal support in North Macedonia - coe.intImproving the pre-release preparation and post-penal support in North Macedonia  coe.int

North Macedonia: health system review 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesNorth Macedonia: health system review 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

59 Dead, 155 Injured After Massive Fire At North Macedonia Nightclub - NDTV59 Dead, 155 Injured After Massive Fire At North Macedonia Nightclub  NDTV

International Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development kicks off in Skopje: reliance on single supplier is risk of past - Balkan Green Energy NewsInternational Forum on Energy for Sustainable Development kicks off in Skopje: reliance on single supplier is risk of past  Balkan Green Energy News

Wales' World Cup fate in own hands after Belgium and North Macedonia stalemate - BBCWales' World Cup fate in own hands after Belgium and North Macedonia stalemate  BBC

Situation analysis of children and adolescents in North Macedonia 2024 - UnicefSituation analysis of children and adolescents in North Macedonia 2024  Unicef

CyberSEE: North Macedonia advances preparations for the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime - coe.intCyberSEE: North Macedonia advances preparations for the ratification of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime  coe.int

Belgium vs North Macedonia: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCBelgium vs North Macedonia: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

What we know about North Macedonia's fatal nightclub fire - Times of IndiaWhat we know about North Macedonia's fatal nightclub fire  Times of India

EY North Macedonia Alert - January 2025 | EY - Global - EYEY North Macedonia Alert - January 2025 | EY - Global  EY

October 13th Marks Death of Macedonia’s Hero Pavlos Melas - GreekReporter.comOctober 13th Marks Death of Macedonia’s Hero Pavlos Melas  GreekReporter.com

Police in North Macedonia Equipped to Better Protect Journalists - coe.intPolice in North Macedonia Equipped to Better Protect Journalists  coe.int

North Macedonia down Guinea to seal main round spot - IHFNorth Macedonia down Guinea to seal main round spot  IHF

The crisis in North Macedonia runs deep - Al JazeeraThe crisis in North Macedonia runs deep  Al Jazeera

North Macedonia, municipalities go to the polls - Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso TranseuropaNorth Macedonia, municipalities go to the polls  Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa

FAO and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia promote Codex standards - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and the Food and Veterinary Agency of North Macedonia promote Codex standards  Food and Agriculture Organization

North Macedonia prepares against Peste des petits ruminants - Food and Agriculture OrganizationNorth Macedonia prepares against Peste des petits ruminants  Food and Agriculture Organization

North Macedonia: Round-table meeting to discuss the country’s progress in combating human trafficking - coe.intNorth Macedonia: Round-table meeting to discuss the country’s progress in combating human trafficking  coe.int

North Macedonia Investigates After Anti-Albanian Chants At Basketball Match - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyNorth Macedonia Investigates After Anti-Albanian Chants At Basketball Match  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

59 dead at nightclub fire in North Macedonia - Times of India59 dead at nightclub fire in North Macedonia  Times of India

Macedonia firefighter injured, wife dies in West Virginia motor vehicle accident: What we know - WKYCMacedonia firefighter injured, wife dies in West Virginia motor vehicle accident: What we know  WKYC

Kazakhstan-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comKazakhstan-North Macedonia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

North Macedonia Church Doubles as Monument to a Fugitive Politician - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia Church Doubles as Monument to a Fugitive Politician  Balkan Insight

Russia Uses Cyprus, North Macedonia Disputes to Challenge Greece - GreekReporter.comRussia Uses Cyprus, North Macedonia Disputes to Challenge Greece  GreekReporter.com

Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59 in Kocani - BBCFifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59 in Kocani  BBC

Enhanced forest fire management will bolster North Macedonia’s climate resilience - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEnhanced forest fire management will bolster North Macedonia’s climate resilience  Food and Agriculture Organization

European Commission President von der Leyen visits North Macedonia - EEASEuropean Commission President von der Leyen visits North Macedonia  EEAS

Multi-stakeholder Consultation in North Macedonia Ahead of the Development of a New Anti-Corruption Strategy - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeMulti-stakeholder Consultation in North Macedonia Ahead of the Development of a New Anti-Corruption Strategy  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

EBRD Vice President makes first visit to North Macedonia - EBRDEBRD Vice President makes first visit to North Macedonia  EBRD

North Macedonia’s Rival Albanian Parties Battle for Supremacy in Election - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia’s Rival Albanian Parties Battle for Supremacy in Election  Balkan Insight

Women leaders shift thinking on mental health and immunization in North Macedonia - World Health Organization (WHO)Women leaders shift thinking on mental health and immunization in North Macedonia  World Health Organization (WHO)

Landmark government partnership signed with North Macedonia - GOV.UKLandmark government partnership signed with North Macedonia  GOV.UK

North Macedonia—Public Finance Review: Ensuring Stability and Boosting Resilience - World Bank GroupNorth Macedonia—Public Finance Review: Ensuring Stability and Boosting Resilience  World Bank Group

When given opportunities, every child can flourish and develop - UnicefWhen given opportunities, every child can flourish and develop  Unicef

Creating connection: How Young Artists in North Macedonia Are Bridging Divides Through Art - United Nations Development ProgrammeCreating connection: How Young Artists in North Macedonia Are Bridging Divides Through Art  United Nations Development Programme

Over 50 killed, 100 injured in fire at nightclub in North Macedonia - Here's what we know - MintOver 50 killed, 100 injured in fire at nightclub in North Macedonia - Here's what we know  Mint

Award surfaces in North Macedonia mining dispute - Global Arbitration ReviewAward surfaces in North Macedonia mining dispute  Global Arbitration Review

At least 59 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia - Al JazeeraAt least 59 people killed in nightclub fire in North Macedonia  Al Jazeera

Wife of Macedonia FireMedic dies in ATV crash - Cleveland 19 NewsWife of Macedonia FireMedic dies in ATV crash  Cleveland 19 News

The EU is evacuating burn victims after deadly fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsThe EU is evacuating burn victims after deadly fire in a nightclub in North Macedonia  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Enlargement: Costa defends North Macedonia (and prods Bulgaria): "Implement what was agreed" - EunewsEnlargement: Costa defends North Macedonia (and prods Bulgaria): "Implement what was agreed"  Eunews

EXIT Festival announces 2026 world tour after political pressure and fallout from Serbian government - NMEEXIT Festival announces 2026 world tour after political pressure and fallout from Serbian government  NME

North Macedonia organises for growth - FruitnetNorth Macedonia organises for growth  Fruitnet

From statelessness to belonging: Amida’s story and North Macedonia’s landmark victory - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyFrom statelessness to belonging: Amida’s story and North Macedonia’s landmark victory  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

North Macedonia Dismisses Judge Blacklisted by US - Balkan InsightNorth Macedonia Dismisses Judge Blacklisted by US  Balkan Insight

Partnership, participation and political action: Improving air quality in North Macedonia - University of BirminghamPartnership, participation and political action: Improving air quality in North Macedonia  University of Birmingham

North Macedonia’s EU path: Challenges and opportunities in 2025 - ClingendaelNorth Macedonia’s EU path: Challenges and opportunities in 2025  Clingendael

Local Heroes: Fighting Human Trafficking in North Macedonia - ohchrLocal Heroes: Fighting Human Trafficking in North Macedonia  ohchr

Albanian Party Quits North Macedonia Govt Over ‘Unfulfilled Promises’ - Balkan InsightAlbanian Party Quits North Macedonia Govt Over ‘Unfulfilled Promises’  Balkan Insight

Mourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire - The GuardianMourners protest against corruption in North Macedonia after nightclub fire  The Guardian

Bulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report - Euronews.comBulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report  Euronews.com

Genesis Resources Advances Mining Projects in North Macedonia and Australia - TipRanksGenesis Resources Advances Mining Projects in North Macedonia and Australia  TipRanks

Escaping from the madness to… Albania and North Macedonia - The Times of IsraelEscaping from the madness to… Albania and North Macedonia  The Times of Israel

North Macedonia 1-1 Wales: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened - The GuardianNorth Macedonia 1-1 Wales: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened  The Guardian

Nightclub fire: Protesters vent fury after North Macedonia disaster - BBCNightclub fire: Protesters vent fury after North Macedonia disaster  BBC

Zakharova cites Greece over Cyprus and North Macedonia disputes - eKathimerini.comZakharova cites Greece over Cyprus and North Macedonia disputes  eKathimerini.com

North Macedonia-Liechtenstein | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comNorth Macedonia-Liechtenstein | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

NORTH MACEDONIA - Forthcoming Opinion - Online meetings - coe.intNORTH MACEDONIA - Forthcoming Opinion - Online meetings  coe.int

Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59 and leaves more than 100 injured - The GuardianNightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59 and leaves more than 100 injured  The Guardian

Grief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims - Al JazeeraGrief, anger in North Macedonia as thousands mourn nightclub fire victims  Al Jazeera

The Gender Pay Gap in North Macedonia - United Nations Development ProgrammeThe Gender Pay Gap in North Macedonia  United Nations Development Programme